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Job outlook for process controllers in the United States
Are process controller jobs in demand?
Yes, process controller jobs are in demand. Process controller demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Process controller job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of process controller jobs and the average process controller salary over time.
Process controller jobs over time
Process controller job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 494 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 471 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 495 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 489 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 480 | 0.00% |
Average process controller salary over time
Process controller salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,534 | $35.83 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $72,708 | $34.96 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $71,653 | $34.45 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $69,814 | $33.56 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $68,522 | $32.94 | +2.6% |
Process controller jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of process controller job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where process controllers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for process controllers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 94 | 14% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 135 | 10% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 96 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 630 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 482 | 6% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 322 | 6% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 243 | 6% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 198 | 6% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 62 | 6% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,831 | 5% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 615 | 5% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 578 | 5% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 531 | 5% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 322 | 5% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 308 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 145 | 5% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 141 | 5% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 27 | 5% |
Most common cities for process controllers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | 1 | 2% | $71,917 |
| 2 | Chino Hills | 1 | 1% | $76,476 |
| 3 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $73,273 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $68,892 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $72,739 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $81,716 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $77,008 |